# China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport

> China Lake, US · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| City | China Lake |
| Country | US |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 696 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 35.68540, -117.69200 |

## Description

The Sidewinder missile – still in service worldwide – was born in this stretch of Mojave Desert, where Navy scientists have tested weapons since World War II. Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake covers more than a million acres near Ridgecrest, the Navy's largest single landholding. Its airfield, Armitage Field, is strictly military: no civilian flights, no commercial cargo.

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